KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaican-born reggae artiste Steele walked away with the Male Vocalist of the Year title at last night’s staging of the 2nd annual Reggae North Music Awards in Canada. The awards, ...

Multiple Grammy-nominated reggae musician, Rocky Dawuni, has expressed concern that Ghanaian radio stations are keeping reggae music stuck in the past by continually recycling songs that are over a ...

When it comes to traditional organized crime, Motown seldom gets on the murder scoreboard. The most recent rubout in Detroit was more than two decades ago on Aug. 10, 2002, when mob associate Gerard ...

As a youngster growing up in London, Ontario, Canada, Gisto was impressed by the music of Toots Hibbert. “I’m a big fan of Toots. He was one of the first Jamaican reggae artistes that I heard as a ...

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present “UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown and Soul” at 7 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Reynolds Performance Hall. Fusing Bruno Mars-caliber stage ...

Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star ...

*Kerry Gordy grew up in the middle of a cultural explosion. Music wasn’t just background noise — it was the family business. “My friends were The Temptations, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross,” he recalls.

The ’60s saw several new musical movements. From the U.K. came a host of foreign heartthrobs in what was dubbed “The British Invasion,” with the forefathers of that movement being the Beatles. Their ...

Local vocalist Roslyn Pratt will present a Motown tribute concert on Aug. 29 at the Cultural Center for the Arts Theater in downtown Canton. Pratt and other singers will perform songs by Motown ...

Lexington Reggae Week spans five days with shows at multiple venues, starting July 23. Tahlsound partners with city and artists to revive Kentucky’s reggae scene. Events feature live music, Jamaican ...

Opening ceremonies to Beaufort’s popular water festival were canceled Friday due to rain and lightning but the popular summertime show is back on schedule. The popular “Motown Monday” music show with ...

The Tulsa Reggae Jamdown is set to return on July 12 at WOMPA, with doors opening at 5 p.m. The grassroots music event blends nostalgia and progress, aiming to unite the Tulsa community through reggae ...